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Outdoors Xiulin, Hualien and Taroko

Qingshui Cliffs

An outdoor spot in Xiulin, Hualien and Taroko, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Qingshui Cliffs in Xiulin, Hualien and Taroko
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Why go

Sheer cliffs plunging into turquoise water along the Suhua Highway.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Hualien and Taroko, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Taroko Gorge, 9.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Xiulin
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Hualien and Taroko, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Taroko Gorge

    Marble canyon carved by the Liwu River; only some sections and trails have reopened since 2024.

    Outdoors · 9.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Qixingtan Beach

    Crescent pebble beach with mountain views north of Hualien city.

    Outdoors · 21 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Pine Garden

    Japanese-era military building in a pine grove overlooking Hualien port.

    Sight · 27 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park

    Converted winery buildings with craft shops, galleries and cafes.

    Shopping · 28 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Dongdamen Night Market

    Large night market with an Indigenous food section serving grilled meats and millet wine.

    Food · 29 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Gongzheng Baozi

    Round-the-clock steamed bun shop famous for small pork buns and dumplings.

    Food · 29 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Qingshui Cliffs is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Hualien and Taroko

Another curated outdoor spot in Hualien and Taroko. See the full Hualien and Taroko guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Hualien and Taroko run from 21°C in January to 30°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Qingshui Cliffs itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Hualien and Taroko from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hualien and Taroko weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Qingshui Cliff, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan 972
Coordinates
24.21889, 121.69306
Destination
Hualien and Taroko, Taiwan

Qingshui Cliffs: quick answers

How much time do you need at Qingshui Cliffs?

Plan on about an hour at Qingshui Cliffs. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Qingshui Cliffs?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Morning light is best; view from the Chongde area.

Is Qingshui Cliffs free?

Yes, we list Qingshui Cliffs as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Qingshui Cliffs?

Qingshui Cliffs is at Qingshui Cliff, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan 972. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Qingshui Cliffs?

Qingshui Cliffs appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Lists & regions

Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.